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French Military’s 193 Pigeons Race at Mont Valerien, Honor Wartime Secrets

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French military pigeons—193 in number—now streak through Mont Valerien skies, their iridescent necks flashing, honored relics of World Wars I and II. “He’s a carrier pigeon, like the ones who served in World Wars I and II,” says Sergeant Sylvain, cradling number 193-529. Trending searches like ‘Do militaries still use pigeons?’ and ‘How fast can a racing pigeon fly?’ animate the dovecotes, as visitors witness ex-messengers now racing for ceremonial glory and Google’s curiosity.

From Sylvain’s legendary pigeon loft, where racing pigeons now replace wartime dispatches, comes a peculiar reality: military birds outpace Google Fiber in ceremonial sprints, yet remain on the French government’s emergency communication plan. Searchers ask, ‘Are pigeons still used for military communication?’ and ‘Why do French pigeons have serial numbers?’—but few expect the military’s feathered athletes to hold security clearance. “Today he races,” Sylvain notes, as pigeons compete and outshine encrypted apps with their old-school mystique.

Inside Europe’s last military pigeon loft, Sergeant Sylvain tends over 200 birds—each once capable of traversing enemy lines, now specializing in speed, nostalgia, and the occasional encrypted coup de plume.

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